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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.14, 13,588.39 and 2,485.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.14, 13,588.39 and 2,485.22 is: 3,727.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.14 : 13,588.39 = 2,485.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.14/13,588.39 = 2,485.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.14x = 13,588.39 × 2,485.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.14x = 33,770,138.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,770,138.60/9,059.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.74

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